resounding
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re·sound·ing

adjective \-ˈzan-diŋ also -ˈsan-\

Definition of RESOUNDING

1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a : impressively sonorous
b : emphatic, unequivocal <a resounding success>
re·sound·ing·ly adverb

Examples of RESOUNDING

  1. The class answered with a resounding no.
  2. <the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City>

First Known Use of RESOUNDING

15th century

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